I did my first session ☺️

[XxicegemsxX]

I managed my first session struggled on some hills and was so worried about people staring especially as bright red faced and puffing away🤦🏻‍♀️ but managed to complete ☺️

strava.app.link/FX2QRbeKO2

Is anyone on Strava would love to follow you.

[Bean82]

Hi! I did my first run today too. More pleased I did it than anything!

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to Bean82]

Well done 👍🏻 same as I was going to put it of till Tuesday as have a full on day tomorrow. Glad I did it roll on run 2

[Bean82 in reply to XxicegemsxX]

Yes! I found not looking at the app and timings crucial...just tried to live in the moment and ‘enjoy’ it

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to Bean82]

Nope I did not look at the app and listened to music and followed the instructions. Need to download some more tunes 🎧

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done

on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you 😊

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Hills? You're running hills straight out of the traps? Respect to you. I ran the flattest route I could find until I graduated.

Don't worry about other people, within a week or two they'll be invisible to you.

Good luck 👍

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Well it’s the way from where I am down to the beach then back up again 🤦🏻‍♀️ not massive hills but hilly enough for me who is sooo unfit lol 😆 I hope all become invisible that would be ace! Thank you

[Joanney69 Graduate]

Other people was one of the things that put me off, but then I thought they can always look the other way if they don't like the look of me 😂🏃

Well done on your run, by the way 😉

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to Joanney69]

So tried but I do get so anxious about what others think! I’m hoping the feeling will pass in time. Thank you 😊

[Joanney69 Graduate in reply to XxicegemsxX]

I'm sure it will 😊

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Joanney69]

I always think it's a shame you cant see 'other people' slobbing out on the couch. They might not like it either.

[Joanney69 Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Very true 😊 I shall try to think of that

[Robbie9902 Graduate]

Well done! Eventually you won’t care about others seeing you. Did my first run yesterday. Forgot how good it felt to be out running.

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Fantastic. Really well done for taking the first steps on this great program. You'll find that this forum is the perfect running partner for help, advice and encouragement.

As for people seeing you. I used to be one of those people that looked at old people running, overweight and clearly unfit people running. And to be honest, its those people who shamed and embarrassed me into getting off my butt and motivated me to join them. So dont for one second think that they are all looking at you with negative thoughts. Far from it!

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Thanks it’s tough as I got to the sea front it was full of people out for an afternoon stroll and I felt like all eyes were on me. Just paranoid hopefully I’ll feel more confident as I go 🏃🏻‍♀️😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Very well done for starting

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you ☺️

[Sp81 Graduate]

Just followed you on Strava. Fab start to c25k. Post often you will find lots of support here x

wear the beetroot face with pride 🥵

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to Sp81]

Super 👌🏼 lol I was trying to disguise the red face 😂

[paul1960 Graduate]

Am following you how

[XxicegemsxX Graduate in reply to paul1960]

Great thanks 😊👌🏼

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Congratulations on completing your first session. Onwards and upwards now 💪🏼

[Jamohanlall Graduate]

I still remember my first session. I recently graduated! It’s quite a journey. You will gain so much confidence in yourself. Keep going!